Studying at HHU
HHU Düsseldorf has been the university of the Capital of North Rhine-Westphalia since 1965. Today around 37,000 students, more than 4,000 are foreign students, 2,000 professors and academic staff members and over 900 non-academics in one modern campus.
It regards itself as a "citizens´ university" and an interdisciplinary-focussed, networked and comprehensive university.
A wide range of study programs and excellent research conditions attract international students and researchers for all around the world.
Our 5 Faculties
Did you know? HHU is nationally and internationally renowned for its out-standing research centers in the areas of life sciences, physics, chemistry, language and social sciences. The university has an established tradition of inventions, patent applications, and technology transfer. A considerable number of highly successful spin-off companies were created on the basis of HHU research. Longstanding collaborations with associated Research Institutes perfectly supplement the university’s research portfolio. The University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine enjoy a remark- able international reputation for the integration of clinical service and research.
The campus is not only a place to work, but also a place to live.
All in one campus, where everything is close by the city centre and easy to reach by public transport, car, (e)bike, (e)scooter or walking:
- the University Hospital (UKD)
- the University and State Library (ULB) open from 8.00 to midnight, with thousands of workspaces, large number of PC workstations, free-WiFi and scanners
- the Botanical Garden, the entrance is free
- Cateens and Cafeterias, buffet or menu for all tastes!
- and numerous students residencial buildings